Posted by admin on May 22, 2009
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The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen’s Guide to Saving the Planet
is written by Jenn Savedge who is a wealth of green information.
The Green Teen is named “the eco-friendly teen’s guide to saving the planet” and wow is it ever! Jenn has a way of writing that is informative but yet simple so going green and being green isn’t difficult or stressful. This book is an easy enjoyable read (which teens - as well as adults - will appreciate), making green living a pleasure not seem like a task.
Teens are fortunate to have this resource available to them. With the information contained in The Green Teen, teens and anyone who reads this book will be able to make a change in the world by helping the environment. A variety of topics are discussed, from “greening yourself”, “green home”, “green school” and “green world”. There is a wealth of information jam packed in this 183 page book.
Fortunately our children are being brought up in a time where environmental issues are being publicized and many are trying to salvage the planet, make changes and do whatever they can to save the planet…The Green Teen will make this task even easier!
No one person has to do it all but if each one of us follow our heart and our own inclinations we will find the small things that we can do to create a sustainable future and a healthy environment. - John Denver
The John Denver quote says it all…each teen, each person who reads The Green Teen will be able to find small things that they can do to help.
Order your copy here now or visit The Green Teen online here
Posted by admin on May 19, 2009
Get your free copy of High Raw now!
It goes along with today’s green tip of the day.
You’ll eat better and have better health, less negative impact on the environment, more energy and will enjoy being more active…thus you will have more time, energy, desire to enjoy nature and all this Earth has to offer.
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Posted by admin on May 12, 2009
This is actually an original post from a friend of mine, The Good Human -David on twitter, that I think everyone should read.
You can read the full article at:
http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2009/05/07/why-you-should-want-to-live-a-green-life/
Posted by admin on May 5, 2009
Wrap your lunch in eco friendly reusable items.
This’ll save on waste big time and save you money too!
My son uses these items, and at first he just laughed at me (c’mon he’s 20… of course he’s going to be like “sure mom” but he knows it’ll save money and he’ll be greener in the process).
See the stats on what you can save environmentally annually, not to mention you’ll save about $235 too!
If you use:
To Go Ware you can save 250 plastic utensils from landfill a year.
Wrap N Mat, you’ll save 350 plastic sandwich bags from being tossed in landfill or lakes, water ways.
Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle it’ll save 182 lbs of carbon emissions yearly. Not to mention no plastic water bottles or soda cans to be trashed.
Recycled cotton lunch bag, cuts down the amount of paper bags tossed into landfill by about 300 annually.
So, by wrapping and reusing all your lunch needs you’ll save money & the environment
Posted by admin on April 28, 2009
We all have to eat so here are some steps to how you can eat green.
~~Buy & eat local
~~Eat seasonally - which really falls into the above of eat locally since if you eat seasonally, you’re eating what’s in season locally to you. This helps since you won’t be contributing to the fuel consumption of cross country or worse yet cross global transportation of your food.
~~Eat less or no meat - yep go vegetarian or better yet vegan! It takes more water, energy and resources to produce one pound of meat, than it does to produce a pound of grain or produce. (A pound of beef can require about 12,000 gallons of water to produce, compared to 60 gallons for a pound of potatoes.)-source care2.com
~~Organic isn’t necessarily greener, unless it’s local organic! Buying local would be better than buying organic if it’s grown conscientiously. Some farmers can’t afford the organic certification but are still a good green healthy choice when buying fruit, produce. If you can, talk to the farmers and farmers markets and fruit stands to see if they use green eco friendly agricultural methods.
~~Grow your own garden and you don’t have to have a yard, lots of room to do this. You can do container gardening, an herb garden just about anywhere.
Posted by admin on April 24, 2009
Since many have asked on twitter and via email since I just tweeted about the new green composter I got, I’m posting this info:
I had previously blogged about the benefits of composting here and below are the details on the Nature Mill Composter. I also use compost for my patio garden.
The one I got now is green! (duh, what other color would I get?!)
I’ll be doing video of it soon (sorry it’s still in box I literally JUST got this one in).
If interested in purchasing one, you can do so here OR email me and I can submit your order, plus offer you a discount if you place order directly with me.
Item #: 700NatureMillProMain
Natures Mill Indoor Composter
Compost your organic waste indoors and odor-free with this modern electric composter from Nature’s Mill!
Your Price: $399.00
# Fully automatic and odor free. Continuous air flow and a powerful carbon filter remove odors. The unit is completely sealed.
# Add food waste any time, any day, up to 120 lbs per month. Waste items are processed continuously, mixing every 4 hours, until they are completely ground down to small particles
# Compost is ready every 2 weeks. A red light will tell you when to empty the machine. Just open the door and remove the compost.
# Stainless steel internal components for continuous heavy duty use.
# Ideal for large families, gourmet cooks, offices, or small restaurants
# Spare carbon filter included for years of hassle-free operation
Benefits:
# How it works: Deposit food waste items at any time, on any day. Add up to 120 lbs (55kg) per month. For best results, cut items into small pieces. Items remain in the upper chamber, with “hot composting” conditions: mixing, air flow, heat, and moisture (see diagram). The energy released destroys odors, pathogens, and seed germination. The compost is later transferred through a trap door to the lower cure tray chamber, where it continues to compost while you add fresh waste items to the upper chamber.
# No odors, worms, or bugs: Cultures consume waste quickly, without odors. The cultures produce a mild aroma similar to sourdough, mushrooms, or damp straw. Balance the chemistry by adding a small amount of sawdust to increase “brown” content, and baking soda to reduce acidity (both are included). A fan draws air into the machine continuously, providing oxygen to the cultures. A powerful carbon filter removes any lingering odors. Replace the filter every 4-5 years ($8 online, or about $1 if you buy the carbon yourself).
# Use it anywhere: Fits inside any standard cabinet (cabinet kit sold separately - COMING SOON). Keep it in the kitchen, a garage, or laundry room. Use it outdoors, even in the snow, rain, or freezing temperatures. Keep the power supply dry, using a weather-rated power outlet (available at most hardware stores).
# Endless supply of compost: Empty the cure tray when the indicator light comes on - roughly every two weeks. More than seventy percent of the initial waste disappears into thin air — literally — as compost cultures convert it into water vapor. What’s left is a very concentrated compost fertilizer.
If interested in purchasing one, you can do so here then go to “shop green irene products” and then “search” for “composter” OR email me and I can submit your order, plus offer you a discount if you place order directly with me
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Posted by admin on April 21, 2009
Everyone’s probably heard the term ROI (Return on Investment).
It pertains to businesses because they want to make sure they make a profit thus: ROI
It pertains to those solar panels you’ve been contemplating…
It can relate to Tankless Water Heaters
You want to know what the ROI is on pretty much anything you spend your money on to make sure it’s worth it!
Sadly a lot of people are under the false impression that going green is expensive. I’m here to tell you, it’s not!
Click the images below to see them full size in a new window so you can see the ROI on a variety of energy efficient and eco friendly products.
Posted by admin on April 14, 2009
Today instead of posting I’ll just refer you to today’s Green Tip of The Day and leave this week’s Eco Tuesday to name a few great green blogs you should read:
The Green Parent
The Good Human
Teensy Green
Lazy Environmentalist
Green and Clean Mom
The Greeniest
Eco-Office Gals
Tree Hugger
Green Smith
Naturally Green Life Coach
The Green Tip Of The Day
there are many more but these are the main ones I read and know 
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Posted by admin on April 7, 2009
Feminine hygiene products are always a ‘touchy’ subject to discuss…I mean c’mon who really wants to discuss it? Especially openly…but none the less, here I am to discuss a feminine hygiene product…Luna Pads.
When “Aunt Flo” comes to visit, you now have a safe natural alternative to main stream feminine hygiene products. Additionally, it helps keep waste out of landfills and septic systems.
I’ve never liked wearing pads and apparently still don’t, and this may be TMI (too much info) but if you wear thongs, pads (be it regular pads or regular Luna pads are not the way to go).
Luna Pads are soft with pretty designs though and eco friendly so those are pluses in my book.
And the starter kits are excellent:
It’s value-priced introductory kit that allows you to try both Pads (for light and average flow) and Pantyliners (for daily needs or very light flow). Perfect as a gift for friends you’d like to introduce to Lunapads.
Contains: 1 Maxi Pad, 1 Maxi Liner, 1 Maxi Wing Liner, 1 Mini Pad, 1 Mini Liner, 1 Mini Wing Liner, 1 Mini Pantyliner and 1 Teeny Pantyliner, all conveniently packaged in a bonus mesh laundry bag.
Luna Pads are designed for light to very heavy menstrual flow, as well as light or stress incontinence.
Liners are what make Lunapads so uniquely versatile and functional. Their Liner-on-top design allows you to change Liners quickly & easily throughout the day without having to change your entire Pad. Made of 2 layers of highly absorbent fleece, Liners are placed on top of the Pad, and held in place with ric-rac bands. Customize absorbency by layering multiple Liners for heavier flow, or skip the Liner altogether for very light flow.
So, while I personally am not going to be making the change I think those who wear “normal wears” may find these a wonderful alternative while helping the environment. If I ever opt to change from thongs to regular wears then I’d gladly use the Luna Pads.
If you want to enter to win a Sampler Pack so you can give Luna Pads a try just answer this question:
“What is the name of Lunapads’ program to supply African schoolgirls with washable pads?”
email me the answer along with your name and if you win you’ll be notified.
UPDATE:
I was just informed by the owner that they DO make a thong style Luna Pad!
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“Going green“
It’s what everyone is talking about.
It’s the newest “fad”…now only if more people would realize it’s not a fad but a much needed way of life.
Everyone’s in “green mode” this month because Earth Day is April 22nd so everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. This is good and bad…Good people and companies are acknowledging it but bad if it’s not a permanent life change and is simply a means of greenwashing by businesses.
We have the world at our fingertips, but that doesn’t mean we should trash it, pollute it, overwhelm it with junk and stuff. We need to take care of the earth.
Now, some people feel overwhelmed with all the information and green things they can/should be doing. I mention overwhelm in a recent interview for an article in the Sun Sentinel paper. People…you can make small changes that will add up. One small change is better than no effort at all. If you’re confused on what you can do to be more environmentally friendly, hire someone to help you be greener (it’s cheaper than you think, and you’ll save money in the long run).
Don’t feel like you have to go from the way you’re living now to 100% green. It’s hard to do, it’s even difficult for some die hard people who’ve been green before green was the thing to be. There will always be conflict over certain aspects. Like the vegan who cherishes animal kind but yet can they help it if some bugs splat on their car as they drive down the highway. Like the person who has a refrigerator that’s not energy star rated but doesn’t want to toss it in the land fill so they can buy a greener model. You will have to obtain information and weigh the pro’s and con’s and decide what’s best for you on your green journey.
Do what’s best and comfortable for you, do it in stages, take time to do it so you and your family aren’t totally overwhelmed which may turn them against ideas of living a greener lifestyle. Make it fun and enjoyable…not stressed and overwhelming.
Some simple tips that you may want to apply:
Curb consumption: buy less, use less, reuse, repair.
Swap, sell or donate items you no longer need/want.
Grow your own foods and yes you can do this even if you don’t have a yard! I’m doing it on the 3rd floor balcony of my apartment via containers, earth boxes and stack/grow method.
Recycle at work, home and when traveling.
There are so many things you can do that will make a change. Pick some and go green one step at a time.
No one person has to do it all but if each one of us follow our heart and our own inclinations we will find the small things that we can do to create a sustainable future and a healthy environment. - John Denver
